Actually, after hearing this song, i did research on the subject, as i like to know the origination of the writing...(i write a lot :) Apparently, the Ziegfeld gal did appear in the Vaudeville show (which was more of a traveling circus of sorts, that solicited many "items," for example, freak shows, dancing girls (Ziegfeld gals) and trickeries of sort. Apparently, the last remaining Ziegfeld gals were to become dancers in New York (some say the begginings of the Rocketeers, not really sure...). Anyhow, the reference is meant that if one is growing old, or not "good enough," they are...
Actually, after hearing this song, i did research on the subject, as i like to know the origination of the writing...(i write a lot :) Apparently, the Ziegfeld gal did appear in the Vaudeville show (which was more of a traveling circus of sorts, that solicited many "items," for example, freak shows, dancing girls (Ziegfeld gals) and trickeries of sort. Apparently, the last remaining Ziegfeld gals were to become dancers in New York (some say the begginings of the Rocketeers, not really sure...). Anyhow, the reference is meant that if one is growing old, or not "good enough," they are cast out from the opportunity, or the show. The reference in this song I believe, is that both the Ziegfeld gal and the Vaudeville show are in a relationship of
sadness, of being "let down," and cast out. Also, "rock and roll and the radio" sends the same message..."rock n roll" was such an outbreaker, especially in the 50's, and to be played on the radio was such a great breakthrough for modern society at the time, considering all of the conotations. Anyhow, I think that the seperation of both are relevant. Like the breaking of bones, actually. They are both painful, in self-respective ways. (Although I am not sad "rock and roll" is dying, b/c today it is not the same as it once was ....otherwise we would not have Ray :) Anyhow, that is just my opinion, plus facts i have read. Hope this helps!
What is the Ziegfeld Gal and the Vaudeville show? I'm English, and I've never heard of it, I'm guessing it's a radio show in the USA?
Actually, after hearing this song, i did research on the subject, as i like to know the origination of the writing...(i write a lot :) Apparently, the Ziegfeld gal did appear in the Vaudeville show (which was more of a traveling circus of sorts, that solicited many "items," for example, freak shows, dancing girls (Ziegfeld gals) and trickeries of sort. Apparently, the last remaining Ziegfeld gals were to become dancers in New York (some say the begginings of the Rocketeers, not really sure...). Anyhow, the reference is meant that if one is growing old, or not "good enough," they are...
Actually, after hearing this song, i did research on the subject, as i like to know the origination of the writing...(i write a lot :) Apparently, the Ziegfeld gal did appear in the Vaudeville show (which was more of a traveling circus of sorts, that solicited many "items," for example, freak shows, dancing girls (Ziegfeld gals) and trickeries of sort. Apparently, the last remaining Ziegfeld gals were to become dancers in New York (some say the begginings of the Rocketeers, not really sure...). Anyhow, the reference is meant that if one is growing old, or not "good enough," they are cast out from the opportunity, or the show. The reference in this song I believe, is that both the Ziegfeld gal and the Vaudeville show are in a relationship of sadness, of being "let down," and cast out. Also, "rock and roll and the radio" sends the same message..."rock n roll" was such an outbreaker, especially in the 50's, and to be played on the radio was such a great breakthrough for modern society at the time, considering all of the conotations. Anyhow, I think that the seperation of both are relevant. Like the breaking of bones, actually. They are both painful, in self-respective ways. (Although I am not sad "rock and roll" is dying, b/c today it is not the same as it once was ....otherwise we would not have Ray :) Anyhow, that is just my opinion, plus facts i have read. Hope this helps!